Steering Looseness (Is that a word?)
08-22-13, 05:37 PM
#92
Just to make sure, you need to order 2 of each of these parts. 4 total bushings. Correct?
So the total to replace the steering rack bushing through Sewell would be
2 x ($36.99)=$73.98
+
2 x ($32.71)=$65.42
Total = $139.40
It does really irritate me that these rubber bushings probably cost Lexus 50 cents to stamp out.
09-18-13, 02:14 PM
#94
I replaced 3 bushings on my 04 UL yesterday with 112K miles. I don't know how you guys did it. I wasn't able to get enough clearance on the driver back bushing to remove it therefore after an hour of futile attempts I gave up. I just replaced 3 bushings and perhaps do the driver back busing on my next attempt. Yes, I did move the wheel to the left, right and every which ways.
I only have the LS430 for 1 month and let me tell you the the improvement on the steering is really dramatic even only 3 bushings got replaced. The steering is much tighter and less bounce over bumps. Thanks everyone for your help.
I only have the LS430 for 1 month and let me tell you the the improvement on the steering is really dramatic even only 3 bushings got replaced. The steering is much tighter and less bounce over bumps. Thanks everyone for your help.
09-18-13, 02:26 PM
#95
I replaced 3 bushings on my 04 UL yesterday with 112K miles. I don't know how you guys did it. I wasn't able to get enough clearance on the driver back bushing to remove it therefore after an hour of futile attempts I gave up. I just replaced 3 bushings and perhaps do the driver back busing on my next attempt. Yes, I did move the wheel to the left, right and every which ways.
I only have the LS430 for 1 month and let me tell you the the improvement on the steering is really dramatic even only 3 bushings got replaced. The steering is much tighter and less bounce over bumps. Thanks everyone for your help.
I only have the LS430 for 1 month and let me tell you the the improvement on the steering is really dramatic even only 3 bushings got replaced. The steering is much tighter and less bounce over bumps. Thanks everyone for your help.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 09-19-13 at 04:26 AM.
09-18-13, 05:20 PM
#96
Sounds great. I also ordered a set for my UL a few weeks back Both Lexus of South Atlanta and Sewell are on back order. Should be here soon though. I notice the vibration when going over cobble stone especially. Can't wait to get them in and installed. I'm also doing the sports rear sway bar with sport bushings. Heard good things about that as well.
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Oh wow
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but just replaced the rack bushings today and also all sway bar ones since I had the car in the air.
After chasing road wander and throwing parts at the suspension for the past year, this is what finally fixed everything. No more wheel grabbing around town over uneven surfaces and back to no wandering on the highway. Took about an hour and a half for everything.
If you have an older LS, this is definitely worth doing. Got my OEM parts through MyLParts.
After chasing road wander and throwing parts at the suspension for the past year, this is what finally fixed everything. No more wheel grabbing around town over uneven surfaces and back to no wandering on the highway. Took about an hour and a half for everything.
If you have an older LS, this is definitely worth doing. Got my OEM parts through MyLParts.
06-07-20, 02:06 AM
#100
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but just replaced the rack bushings today and also all sway bar ones since I had the car in the air.
After chasing road wander and throwing parts at the suspension for the past year, this is what finally fixed everything. No more wheel grabbing around town over uneven surfaces and back to no wandering on the highway. Took about an hour and a half for everything.
If you have an older LS, this is definitely worth doing. Got my OEM parts through MyLParts.
After chasing road wander and throwing parts at the suspension for the past year, this is what finally fixed everything. No more wheel grabbing around town over uneven surfaces and back to no wandering on the highway. Took about an hour and a half for everything.
If you have an older LS, this is definitely worth doing. Got my OEM parts through MyLParts.
08-13-21, 07:51 PM
#101
Good luck Stu! FWIW I replaced my steering rack bushings on my SC430 this weekend. The bushing design is very similar to the LS. I had choices, though, with the SC of using aftermarket polyurethane bushings instead of the OEM rubber. I chose Daizen polyurethane bushings. And, wow, what a difference. I just don't see a down side to using stiffer steering rack bushings. The directional stability and precision is instantly noticeable. I just can't imagine a down side. Prior to changing the bushings I did the "move the steering wheel and look for excessive rack movement" and didn't think I'd gain much by changing the bushings - Wrong again! It's night and day.
The bushing that I removed "looked good" but they're about as firm as gummy bears.
The bushing that I removed "looked good" but they're about as firm as gummy bears.
Just did my steering rack bushings at 139K miles and noticed little improvement. I was a bit concerned about using the Daizen poly bushings. The oval shape of the OEM bushings is what is allowing most of the movement, and the added stability of the Daizen bushings comes from removing that excess space. It has been mentioned previously in this thread, but became clearer to me when replacing the bushings and understanding their significance, that the side to side movement in the bushings is very much intentional
I know little about the mechanics of hydraulic power steering, but might removing that space and engineered tolerance increase the force required to be produced by the power steering system and perhaps contribute to premature rack failure?
As a side note, what made the biggest difference for me was switching to GS-F/RC-F lower control arm rear (caster) bushings several months ago. That significantly eliminated any wander I had and improved handling, echoing some of the improvements others have noticed from replacing their steering rack bushings. However, that came at the expense of more road feel. Perhaps that's why I noticed no difference with replacing the steering rack bushings.
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